"Crying
in the Rain" is a song written by Howard Greenfield and Carole King and
was originally recorded by The Everly Brothers. The single peaked at #6 on the U.S. pop charts in 1962.

The song
was the only collaboration between successful songwriters Greenfield (lyrics) and King (music), both of
whom worked for Aldon Music at the time of the song's composition. On a whim,
two Aldon songwriting partnerships decided to switch partners for a day --
Gerry Goffin (who normally worked with King) partnered with Greenfield's frequent writing partner Jack
Keller, leaving King and Greenfield to pair up for the day. Despite the
commercial success of their collaboration, King and Greenfield never wrote another song together.

The song was
recorded shortly before Don and Phil Everly were inducted into the Marine Corps
Reserves on November 25, 1961. On February 18, 1962, the duo performed the song
in full uniform on The Ed Sullivan show, and on March 3, the song reached its
peak of #6 on the US charts. Don and Phil got out of the Corps on May 24, after
6 months of service. It was the only Everly Brothers song released during their
time in the military.

This was the
Everly's first Top-10 hit song in a year.

Everly Brothers -
Crying in the rain

Words &
Music: Howard Greenfield & Carole King

I'll never let
you see

The way my broken heart is hurting me

I've got my pride

And I know how to hide

All my sorrow and pain

I'll do my crying in the rain

If I wait for
cloudy skies

You won't know the rain from the tears in my
eyes

You'll never know

That I still love you so

Though the heartaches remain

I'll do my crying in the rain

Raindrops falling
from heaven

Could never wash away my misery

But since we're not together

I look for stormy weather

To hide these tears I hope you'll never see

Someday when my
crying's done

I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun

I may be a fool

But 'til then darling, you'll

Never see me complain

I'll do my crying in the rain

I'll do my crying in the rain

I'll do my crying in the rain

Shortly after
this song came out, the performance rights organization Broadcast Music, Inc.,
held their annual awards to honor the most-played songs of the year. Out of the
90 awards handed out that night, Aldon Music took home 12, four times more than
any other music publisher. So this song comes from a golden age of the Brill
Building music era.

What does
"Crying in the Rain" mean?

When crying
in the rain, one can't see your tears because your face is wet from the rain.

So it
implies that no one knows how hurt you are.

It is just
a way of expressing that nobody knows what you going through.

“I love
walking in the rain cause no one can see me crying.” - Rowan Atkinson aka Mr.
Bean.

The Everly
Brothers

The Everly
Brothers, Phil (left) en Don.

The Everly
Brothers were American country-influenced rock and roll singers, known for
steel-string guitar playing and close harmony singing. The duo, consisting of
Isaac Donald "Don" Everly (born February 1, 1937) and Phillip "Phil"
Everly (January 19, 1939 – January 3, 2014), were elected to the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.

The Everly
Brothers were not only among the most important and best early rock & roll
stars, but also among the most influential rockers of any era. They set unmatched
standards for close, two-part harmonies and infused early rock & roll with
some of the best elements of country and pop music. Their legacy was and is
felt enormously in all rock acts that employ harmonies as prime features, from
the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel to legions of country-rockers as well as
roots rockers like Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe (who once recorded an EP of
Everlys songs together).

Don and
Phil were professionals way before their teens, schooled by their accomplished
guitarist father Ike, and singing with their family on radio broadcasts in Iowa. In the mid-'50s, they made a brief
stab at conventional Nashville country with Columbia. When their single flopped, they
were cast adrift for quite a while until they latched onto Cadence. Don
invested their first single for the label, "Bye Bye Love," with a Bo
Diddley beat that helped lift the song to number two in 1957.

Don and
Phil's personal lives came under a lot of stress in the early '60s: they
enlisted into the Marine Corps Reserves (together), and studied acting for six
months but never made a motion picture. More seriously, Don developed an
addiction to speed and almost died of an overdose in late 1962. By that time,
their career as chart titans in the U.S. had ended; "That's Old
Fashioned" (1962) was their last Top Ten hit.

The decades
of enforced professional togetherness finally took their toll on the pair in
the early '70s, which saw a few dispirited albums and, finally, an acrimonious
breakup in 1973. They spent the next decade performing solo, which only proved
-- as is so often the case in close-knit artistic partnerships -- how much each
brother needed the other to sound his best. In 1983, enough water had flowed
under the bridge for the two to resume performing and recording together. The
tours, with a backup band led by guitarist Albert Lee, proved they could still
sing well. The records (both live and studio) were fair efforts that, in the
final estimation, were not in nearly the same league as their '50s and '60s classics,
although Paul McCartney penned a small hit single for them ("On the Wings
of a Nightingale"). One of the more successful and dignified reunions in
the rock annals, The Everlys continued to perform live, although they didn't
release albums together after the late '80s. Phil Everly died on January
3, 2014
from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; he was 74 years
old.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Lacrimation, or lachrymation, (from Latin
lacrima, meaning "tear") is the secretion of tears, which serve to
clean and lubricate the eyes. Strong emotions such as sorrow, elation, awe and
pleasure, as well as irritation of the eyes, laughing, and yawning may lead to
an excess production of tears, or weeping.

Types of tears

There are three very basic types of tears:

Basal tears

In healthy mammalian eyes, the cornea is
continually kept wet and nourished by basal tears. They lubricate the eye, and
help to keep it clear of dust. Tear fluid contains water, mucin, lipids,
lysozyme, lactoferrin, lipocalin, lacritin, immunoglobulins, glucose, urea,
sodium, and potassium. Some of the substances in lacrimal fluid (such as
lysozyme) fight against bacterial infection as a part of the immune system.
Lysozyme does this by dissolving a layer in the outer coating, called
peptidoglycan, of certain bacteria. It is a typical body fluid with a salt
content similar to blood plasma. Usually, in a 24-hour period, 0.75 to 1.1
grams (0.03–0.04 ounce avoirdupois) of tears is secreted; this rate slows with
age.

Reflex tears

The second type of tears results from
irritation of the eye by foreign particles, or from the presence of irritant
substances such as onion vapors, tear gas, or pepper spray in the eye's
environment, including the cornea, conjunctiva, or nasal mucosa, which trigger
TRP channels in the ophthalmic nerve. It can also occur with bright light and
hot or peppery stimuli to the tongue and mouth. It is also linked with vomiting,
coughing and yawning. These reflex tears attempt to wash out irritants that may
have come into contact with the eye.

Crying or weeping(psychic tears)

The third category, in general, referred to
as crying or weeping, is increased lacrimation due to strong emotional stress,
pleasure, anger, suffering, mourning, or physical pain. This practice is not
restricted to negative emotions; many people cry when extremely happy such as
during times of intense humour and laughter. In humans, emotional tears can be
accompanied by reddening of the face and sobbing — cough-like, convulsive
breathing, sometimes involving spasms of the whole upper body. Tears brought
about by emotions have a different chemical make-up than those for lubrication;
emotional tears contain more of the protein-based hormones prolactin, adrenocorticotropic
hormone, and leucine enkephalin (a natural painkiller) than basal or reflex
tears. The limbic system is involved in production of basic emotional drives,
such as anger, fear, etc. The limbic system, to be specific, the hypothalamus,
also has a degree of control over the autonomic system. The parasympathetic
branch of the autonomic nervous system controls the lacrimal glands via the
neurotransmitter acetylcholine through both the nicotinic and muscarinic
receptors. When these receptors are activated, the lacrimal gland is stimulated
to produce tears.

Social aspects

In nearly all
cultures, crying is seen as a specific act associated with tears trickling down
the cheeks and accompanied by characteristic sobbing sounds. Emotional triggers
are most often sadness and grief, but crying can also be triggered by anger,
happiness, fear, laughter or humor, frustration, remorse, or other strong,
intense emotions. In many cultures, crying is associated with babies and
children. Some cultures consider crying to be undignified and infantile,
casting aspersions on those who cry publicly, except if it is due to the death
of a close friend or relative. In most cultures, it is more socially acceptable
for women and children to cry than men. In some Latin regions, crying among men
is acceptable.

Some modern
therapy movements such as Re-evaluation Counseling teach that crying is
beneficial to health and mental well-being, encouraging it positively. An
insincere display of grief or dishonest remorse is sometimes called crocodile
tears in reference to an Ancient Greek anecdote that crocodiles would pretend
to weep while luring or devouring their prey.

In addition, in
medical terms, someone is said to have Crocodile tears syndrome as an uncommon
consequence of recovery from Bell's palsy, in which faulty regeneration of the
facial nerve causes sufferers to shed tears while eating.

Rain is liquid
water in the form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor
and then precipitated—that is, become heavy enough to fall under gravity. Rain
is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing most
of the fresh water on the Earth. It provides suitable conditions for many types
of ecosystem, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants and crop
irrigation.

The major cause
of rain production is moisture moving along three-dimensional zones of
temperature and moisture contrasts known as weather fronts. If enough moisture
and upward motion is present, precipitation falls from convective clouds (those
with strong upward vertical motion) such as cumulonimbus (thunder clouds) which
can organize into narrow rainbands. In mountainous areas, heavy precipitation
is possible where upslope flow is maximized within windward sides of the
terrain at elevation which forces moist air to condense and fall out as
rainfall along the sides of mountains. On the leeward side of mountains, desert
climates can exist due to the dry air caused by downslope flow which causes
heating and drying of the air mass. The movement of the monsoon trough, or intertropical
convergence zone, brings rainy seasons to savannah climes.

The urban heat
island effect leads to increased rainfall, both in amounts and intensity,
downwind of cities. Global warming is also causing changes in the precipitation
pattern globally, including wetter conditions across eastern North America and
drier conditions in the tropics.[citation needed] Antarctica is the driest
continent. The globally averaged annual precipitation over land is 715 mm (28.1
in), but over the whole Earth it is much higher at 990 mm (39 in). Climate
classification systems such as the Köppen climate classification system use
average annual rainfall to help differentiate between differing climate
regimes. Rainfall is measured using rain gauges. Rainfall amounts can be
estimated by weather radar.

Rain in culture

Cultural
attitudes towards rain differ across the world. In temperate climates, people
tend to be more stressed when the weather is unstable or cloudy, with its
impact greater on men than women. Rain can also bring joy, as some consider it
to be soothing or enjoy the aesthetic appeal of it. In dry places, such as
India, or during periods of drought, rain lifts people's moods. In Botswana,
the Setswana word for rain, pula, is used as the name of the national currency,
in recognition of the economic importance of rain in this desert country.

Several cultures
have developed means of dealing with rain and have developed numerous
protection devices such as umbrellas and raincoats, and diversion devices such
as gutters and storm drains that lead rains to sewers. Many people find the
scent during and immediately after rain pleasant or distinctive. The source of
this scent is petrichor, an oil produced by plants, then absorbed by rocks and
soil, and later released into the air during rainfall.

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Yesterday, a few hours before the party
started I got a message from DJ Cat that she is in bed with high fever, sore
throat and feeling horrible. So we send her a big basket with fruit and our
best get healthy wishes and we hope that she will feel better soon.

Thankfully the wonderful DJ Waffles (our
niece) could jump in. It was her debut at T.R.A.C.S. I think bananas had the
upper hand last night. I saw lots of banana skirts.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Two years ago, on January 20, 2012, Etta
James, the legendary songstress behind “At Last,” “I’d Rather Go Blind,” "
I Just Want to Make Love to You," “Tell Mama” and “Something’s Got a Hold
on Me” passed away at 73. Miss James had been
diagnosed with leukemia in 2010.

A powerful woman with a powerful voice,
James was always about substance over style, about vocals over looks, about
music over package.

Born Jamesetta Hawkins, “Miss Peaches” hit
the top of the R&B charts as a teenager in 1955 with “The Wallflower (Roll
With Me, Henry).” She overcame demons like a heroin addiction and remained a
staple of the rhythm & blues and soul genres for her entire life.

Etta James is a member of three Halls of
Fame — she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the
Blues Hall of Fame in 2001, and the Grammy Hall of Fame in both 1999 and 2008.

Etta James (born January 25, 1938 in Los Angeles, California – died¸ just five days before her 74th birthday, at RiversideCommunityHospital in Riverside on January 20, 2012) was an American singer-songwriter. Her style spanned a variety of
music genres including blues, R&B, soul, rock and roll, jazz and gospel.
Starting her career in 1954, she gained fame with hits such as "The
Wallflower", "At Last", "Tell Mama", "Something's
Got a Hold on Me", and "I'd Rather Go Blind" for which she wrote
the lyrics. She faced a number of personal problems, including drug addiction,
before making a musical resurgence in the late 1980s with the album Seven Year
Itch.

James is regarded as having bridged the gap
between rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and is the winner of six Grammys and
17 Blues Music Awards. Rolling Stone ranked James number 22 on their list of
the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time and number 62 on the list of the 100
Greatest Artists.

As 14-year-old girl she met musician Johnny
Otis. Stories on how they met vary including Otis' version in which James had
come to his hotel after one of his performances in the city and persuaded him
to audition her. Another story came that Otis spotted the group the Creolettes
(a girl group Etta did form) performing at a Los Angeles
nightclub and sought them to record his "answer song" to Hank
Ballard's "Work with Me, Annie". Nonetheless, Otis took the group
under his wing, helping them sign to Modern Records and changing their name
from the Creolettes to the Peaches and gave the singer her stage name reversing
Jamesetta into "Etta James". James recorded the version, which she
was allowed to co-author, in 1954, and the song was released in early 1955 as
"Dance with Me, Henry". Originally the name of the song was
"Roll With Me, Henry" but was changed to avoid censorship due to the
subtle title. In February of that year, the song reached number one on the Hot Rhythm
& Blues Tracks chart. Its success gave the group an opening spot on Little
Richard's national tour.

Commercials

By the mid-1990s, James' earlier classic
music was included in commercials including, most notably, "I Just Wanna
Make Love to You". Due to exposure of the song in a UK
commercial, the song reached the top ten of the UK charts
in 1996.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Delicious
Fruits That Will Increase Your Sex Drive and Make You
Extremely Horny!

There is nothing like the summer sun and
the smell of fruit. Have you ever noticed how sexy fruit can be?
Just talking
about ripping into a juicy, succulent mango can be like foreplay.

1. Papaya

The papaya looks like the passionate depths
of a woman’s intimacy. Those dark fleshy seeds invite you to dive inside and
explore the moist fruit beneath. It makes complete sense; in Guatemala
the papaya is used to boost a woman’s sexual desire and encourages fertility
because it has compounds that are similar to estrogen. In some cultures it is
known to increase milk in nursing mothers, aid in childbirth and promote
healthy menstruation.

2.Coconut

Coconut has many (sexy) uses. Coconut oil
is great for a massageand a safe lubricant. Not only is it silky smooth, but
anti-fungal,anti-viral and anti-bacterial. Bonus: it’s edible, too! The sweet
andrefreshing scent of coconut enhances your mood and provides stress relief.
Beware though, coconut oil can damage latex condoms, please use responsibly!
The juice of a young coconut also aids in keeping your body hydrated and
promoting lustful energy as a result of the natural sugars and anti-aging
hormone called kinetin.

3. Banana

The banana is the definition of a tease.
But it is not just a banana’s phallic shape that can get you going. The
potassium is used in the production of sex hormones. Another great substance
found in bananas is bromelain; good for a boost to those sexual feelings.
Bromelain is an enzyme that fights impotency in men. Stock up. The banana also
stimulates the production of serotonin, which can improve sleep and elevate
mood (serotonin is a “feel good” hormone).

4. Cherries

There’s a reason the cherry is so popular.
It is sexy. The cherry has even been referred to as “the fruit of fire.” In no
time you have cherry stained lips ready for some serious action. Cherries have
that little playful burst of sweetness that gushes into your mouth with a
little “Pop!” Women in movies use them to seduce those ruggedly handsome men.
There is nothing about a cherry that isn’t sexy. What is really sweet about
cherries is that they can regulate the rhythm of your heart. Sounds romantic,
doesn’t it? You see the cherry has substances called anthocyanins, which fight
against clogged arteries and protect your artery walls.

5. Watermelon

Great for the cardiovascular system thanks
to citrulline (another amino acid) which clears up those blood vessels,
watermelon will help pump you up. They are also playful and sexy! It is always
easier to get hot in the summer, which is what watermelon brings to mind for
many. Babes in bikini’s, topless dudes, and watermelon eating contests turned
sexy. Slurp it up, guys.

6. Raspberries

Raspberries are small and plump, sometimes
with a dewdrop of tasty red juice in the center. But there is a little known
fun fact about these morsels of fruit. Raspberries are used to treat erectile
dysfunction, just like the kiwi fruit. High in vitamin C and a passionate red,
raspberries will encourage the production of sex hormones such as estrogen,
androgen and progesterone.

7. Mangoes

If you’re eating mangoes, you won’t need
the coconut oil. Not only does the mango calm your emotions but it provides moistening
fluids to your body, keeping you dewy. The mango is fun to share as it makes a
wet, dripping mess. Throw in that energy boost from natural sugars and you have
yourself a long lasting, messy, mango sharing time. Full of vitamin E, mangoes
are essential for increasing sex hormones.

8. Pomegranate

They’re even better for sharing than the
mango. Pomegranates are the fruit of creativity and get your blood pumping by
helping your body produce nitric oxide. This substance opens your blood vessels
to help your heart pump blood to all of the necessary places. So as you nibble
on those lush pomegranate seeds, it is a good time to come up with new and
exciting positions.

9. Figs

Probably the most surprising, figs have
quite the sexual appeal. The interior is pink and fleshy; their scent is musky
and sexual, as is their flavor. Just like the pomegranate, figs aid in the
production of nitric oxide. And if it takes a little danger to get you going,
take heed of the fig wasp that makes its home deep inside the figs plump inner
flowers. Physically, the fig closely resembles the female anatomy and can have
a warm, sticky interior from absorbing that hot sun all day.

10. Avocado

The avocado is full of potassium, which
improves your stamina and is good for blood flow. Avocados grow in trees which
are known as the testicle tree because of the avocado’s shape, and they tend to
grow in pairs. This means if you take a banana, two avocados and make a fruit
salad, you have all the male genitalia in a bowl.

11. Goji Berries

Commonly used as a sexual tonic, goji berries
do more than increase testosterone levels in men. They are also known to
increase a woman’s sex drive. These little berries brighten the spirit and
encourage cheerfulness as well. Commonly found dried, the goji berries keep the
prostate healthy. Your doctor should warn you that because the goji berries can
increase your sexual activity, your PSA (prostate-specific antigens) may
increase, but it is not harmful. So rev those engines and take some goji
berries for a drive!

12. Dates

What is sexier than having a hot date? Full
of concentrated, natural sugars, dates are great for an energy and mood boost.
If you’re worried about your time, pop some dates in your guzzler. The amino
acids that these succulent fruits contain will increase your stamina and
improve your sexual desire due to the improved production of hormones. That is
one hot, fruity date.